Overview
Known For
Quality white-tailed deer hunting and a newly managed elk hunt
Terrain
Rolling hills to the west, hilly forests to the north, and thousands of lakes throughout
Hunting Seasons
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Bear Zone C, E, F
Dogs not permitted. Bait and other legal methods are permitted.
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Sep 8, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
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Bear Zone A, B, D
With aid of dogs only
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Sep 8, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 |
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Bear Zone A, B, D
With aid of dogs, bait, and all other legal methods
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Sep 15, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
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Bear Zone A, B, D
With aid of bait and all other legal methods not including dogs
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Oct 6, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
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Bobcat Period 1
Statewide.
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Oct 16, 2021 | Dec 25, 2021 |
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Bobcat Period 2
Statewide.
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Dec 26, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
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Hunting
Continuous open season.
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Jan 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
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Archery and Crossbow
Includes archery and crossbow equipment.
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Sep 18, 2021 | Jan 9, 2022 |
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Archery and Crossbow
Metro Sub Units Only.
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Sep 18, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
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Disabled Hunters
Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities. Not a statewide season.
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Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 10, 2021 |
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Youth Hunt
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Oct 9, 2021 | Oct 10, 2021 |
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Gun
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Nov 20, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
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Muzzleloader
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Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
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Antlerless Hunt
Statewide.
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Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 12, 2021 |
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Holiday Hunt
Antlerless only. Only in valid farmland units. Please see deer regulations booklet for valid units.
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Dec 24, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
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Mourning Dove
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Sep 1, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 |
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Early Teal Season
Statewide
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Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 |
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Youth Waterfowl Hunt
Statewide
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Sep 18, 2021 | Sep 19, 2021 |
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North
North zone.
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Sep 25, 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 |
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Early South
South zone.
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Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 10, 2021 |
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Late South
South zone.
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Oct 16, 2021 | Dec 5, 2021 |
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Open Water Zone
Green Bay and Lake Michigan
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Oct 16, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 |
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Early
Clam Lake Elk Management Zone
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Oct 17, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 |
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Late
Clam Lake Elk Management Zone
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Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 |
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Red & Gray Fox
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Oct 16, 2021 | Feb 15, 2022 |
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Early Goose
Canada geese, Snow/blue geese, and Ross’ geese.
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Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 |
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Northern Zone
North exterior zone. Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Blue Goose, Ross Goose, White-fronted Goose, Brant Goose
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Sep 16, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 |
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Southern Zone 1
South exterior zone. Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Blue Goose, Ross Goose, White-fronted Goose, Brant Goose.
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Sep 16, 2021 | Oct 10, 2021 |
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Early MS River
Mississippi River subzone. Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Blue Goose, Ross Goose, White-fronted Goose, Brant Goose
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Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 10, 2021 |
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Southern Zone 2
South exterior zone. Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Blue Goose, Ross Goose, White-fronted Goose, Brant Goose
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Oct 16, 2021 | Dec 5, 2021 |
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Late MS River
Mississippi River subzone. Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Blue Goose, Ross Goose, White-fronted Goose, Brant Goose
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Oct 16, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 |
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Southern Zone 3
South exterior zone. Canada Goose, Snow Goose, Blue Goose, Ross Goose, White-fronted Goose, Brant Goose
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Dec 20, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 |
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Ruffed Grouse A
Zone A
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Sep 18, 2021 | Jan 9, 2022 |
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
Season under review
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Oct 16, 2021 | Nov 7, 2021 |
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Ruffed Grouse B
Zone B
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Oct 16, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
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Hunting
Statewide. Opens 9 a.m.
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Oct 16, 2021 | Jan 9, 2022 |
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Bobwhite quail
Statewide. Opens 9 a.m.
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Oct 16, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
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Cottontail Rabbit Milwaukee County
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Jan 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
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Cottontail Rabbit Northern
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Sep 18, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
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Cottontail Rabbit Southern
Opens 9 a.m.
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Oct 16, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
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Youth Turkey
Youth
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Apr 17, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 |
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Spring A
Period A
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Apr 21, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 |
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Spring B
Period B
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Apr 28, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
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Spring C
Period C
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May 5, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
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Spring D
Period D
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May 12, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
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Spring E
Period E
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May 19, 2021 | May 25, 2021 |
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Spring F
Period F
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May 26, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
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Fall Zones 6 & 7
Zones 6, 7
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Sep 18, 2021 | Nov 20, 2021 |
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Fall Zones 1-5
Zones 1-5
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Sep 18, 2021 | Jan 9, 2022 |
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Woodcock
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Sep 25, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 |
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Hungarian partridge
Statewide. (Closed in Clark, Marathon and Taylor counties.)
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Oct 16, 2021 | Jan 9, 2022 |
Licenses, Permits and Regulations
Hunting licenses, permits and regulations can be purchased on the official web site of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Hunting GPS Maps
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Hunt Zones
Hunting Layers
WI Private Lands
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WI Hunt Zones
Wisconsin Deer Management Units, Deer Management Zones, Bear and Turkey Hunt Zones. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.
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WI Possible Access
onX has mapped 660,000 acres of possible access lands in Wisconsin including timber companies and land conservation groups. Research rules on these private lands before recreating.
WI CWD Sample and Disposal Locations
Chronic Wasting Disease(CWD) Sampling Locations. Local self-service Kiosks to get your deer sampled for CWD
WI Forest Tax Law
Wisconsin Forest Tax Law is comprised of both forest tax and forest managed law lands. This layer only shows land that is open to access to hunters in both programs.
WI Forest Legacy Lands
Wisconsin Forest Legacy Lands enrolled in the Forest Legacy Program. Check local Fish and Game for hunting access in these areas.
WI Voluntary Public Access
Wisconsin DNR Voluntary Public Access Program. On-the-ground boundary signs override boundaries shown in DNR and third-party web mapping applications and should be respected.
WI Turkey Hunting Access Program
Wisconsin DNR Turkey Hunting Access Program. On-the-ground boundary signs override boundaries shown in DNR and third-party web mapping applications and should be respected.
WI Game Bird
WI Game Bird Layer. Shows Areas suitable for Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Pheasant Stocking areas, and Dove fields. View local regulations before hunting.
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